I am a community planner and my job involves working with grants,
making maps, and planning. I love that my job is about helping my
adopted community reach its potential. In my down time, I try to
gain as many new experiences as possible. In the past year I have
explored caves, kayaked and even went on an Amish Safari.

I have an amazing sense of direction- this can come in handy on
road trips! I'm also really good at listening. I like to think that
I am good conversationalist and I know that I am a loyal and
trustworthy friend.

I love to watch movies. Over the last couple of years I have been
working my way though several of the American Film Institute's best
film lists, as well as going to film festivals. Some of my
favorites films include Ninotchka, Lost Horizon, Memento and
Chinatown.

The obvious- coffee! A close second would be my family(ha!). As
mentioned, I love a good road trip so my car makes the list. I'm
also very passionate about what I do for a living so my computer is
a must. Also I love my mom's chili and to round out the list my
favorite book the New Biographical Dictionary of Film by David
Thomson.

How I can really step outside of myself to grow in new ways and
discover new things. For example I recently got a camera and I am
learning how to master it. I also like to study issues to
understand why things happen-it must be the community planner in
me!